Synchronization of Ion Generation with Cycling of Discontinuous Atmospheric Pressure Ionization
A new synchronization method significantly increases the efficiency and sensitivity of spray-based ambient mass spectrometry for faster, preparation-free chemical analysis.
Ambient mass spectrometry allows samples to be analyzed in their native state without preparation. Spray-based atmospheric pressure ionization techniques, such as desorption electrospray ionization (DESI) and discontinuous atmospheric pressure introduction (DAPI), ionize samples at ambient pressure. Further improvements to the interface of these systems are needed to increase efficiency of mass spectrometers using ambient sample ionization.
Researchers at Purdue University developed a synchronization method that increases the efficiency of spray-based atmospheric pressure ionization sources coupled with miniature mass spectrometers. Synchronized induction shows good performance with over 100-fold improvement in sensitivity, reduced solvent spray flow rate, reduced nebulizing gas usage, 100-fold improvement in sampling efficiency, and quasi-simultaneous recording of positive and negative ion spectra.
Advantages:
- Increased sampling efficiency
- Improved sensitivity
- Records negative and positive ion spectra
Potential Applications:
-Chemical Analysis
TRL: 3
Intellectual Property:
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Keywords: Ambient mass spectrometry, spray-based ionization, atmospheric pressure ionization, desorption electrospray ionization, discontinuous atmospheric pressure introduction, mass spectrometers, synchronized induction, sampling efficiency, improved sensitivity, chemical analysis, Analytics, Chemicals, Chemistry and Chemical Analysis, Instrumentation, Mass Spectrometry